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Emergency in Saxony: 8,000 animals killed as a precaution because of bird flu!
In Meißen, 8,000 animals were killed because of suspected bird flu. Health measures and stable requirements are waived.
Emergency in Saxony: 8,000 animals killed as a precaution because of bird flu!
A suspected case of bird flu is causing a stir in Saxony. The avian influenza pathogen was detected in a poultry farm in Ebersbach, in the Meißen district. This reports the World. To protect the health of the remaining animals, 8,000 animals were killed as a precaution. The decision was made in close coordination with the Animal Diseases Task Force of the Ministry of Social Affairs in order to prevent the disease from spreading.
Next Monday, November 10th, the district office will publish two general orders on the obligation to keep stables and the necessary exclusion zones. This is a preventive measure after several infected wild birds, including a crane and a swan, as well as a greylag goose were found at Lake Markkleeberger in the Leipzig urban area. The Minister of Social Affairs, Petra Köpping (SPD), recommends that all poultry farmers house their animals in stables and adhere to strict hygiene measures.
The right precaution
To ensure that poultry farmers are on the safe side, they should not only bring their animals into stables, but also ensure that all employees in the company wear protective clothing and disinfect their hands and change their footwear before entering the stable. If someone finds dead wild birds, it is important to report them immediately to the responsible veterinary office.
These measures follow a worrying trend: The first cases of avian influenza in wild animals in the Free State of Saxony show that the animal disease is also gaining ground in this country. Veterinarians and authorities are on alert and it is hoped that these preventative steps will slow the spread of the disease.
A look at the communication options
The combination of responsible poultry farming and effective communication via modern media can help contain the spread of bird flu. In times like these, solidarity is more important than ever - both among animal owners and in the entire community.